Dog Name
Mel
About the Name Mel
- Meaning
- council protector
- Origin
- English, diminutive of Melvin
- Gender
- Male
- Syllables
- 1
Mel is not one of the most common names for Dogs – a good choice if you want a less usual name for your pet.
With just one syllable, Mel is short and easy to call – handy for everyday life and training. Mel appears in 3 of our name lists for Dogs, for example “Black Dog Names” and “Dog Names That Mean Protector”.
Mel in Our Name Lists
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Mel is also used as a baby name. See the baby name profile →